Brewery & Taste with Beach & Shop at Largest Market on Freeport 4-hrs
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Overview
Visit a perfumery, an island brewery and an outdoor bazaar on this 3-hour excursion in Freeport. Follow your local guide through a beer-tasting tour with unlimited samples as the Bahamian Brewery. Shop at the Port Lucaya Marketplace for souvenirs of your Bahamian vacation, including the locally-crafted batik fabrics and straw bags. Visit the Perfume Factory to blend your own fragrance of purchase some of the ready-made Bahamian blends.
- 3-hour Freeport shopping and brewery tour
- Check out the straw goods made by local craftsmen at Port Lucaya Marketplace
- Create your own Bahamian fragrance at the Perfume Factory
- Look for souvenirs or gifts at the International Bazaar
- Tour the beer-making facilities at Bahamian Brewery
- Enjoy a beer tasting in the brewery’s private bar
- Learn about Freeport's history and culture from your knowledgeable guide
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Make your way to the Freeport cruise ship port to meet your friendly local guide and begin your 3-hour outing.
Start at Port Lucaya Marketplace, a bustling outdoor bazaar that has plenty of Grand Bahama souvenirs to choose from. Straw craftsmen and women weave colorful, durable baskets, bags and hats out of local straw. Peruse the abundant jewelry shops to pick up something for yourself or a special someone at home.
Follow your nose to the Perfume Factory, located in a pink and white mansion near the International Bazaar. The factory was founded by businessman Albert Whitsant in the 60s when he vacationed on Grand Bahama and found it a perfect place to start a perfume business. Try out any of the readymade blends or create your own signature scent to take home.
Stroll through the International Bazaar itself, a complex featuring Asian and European architecture and host to many interesting stalls. Head to the Bahamian Brewery to tour the beermaking facilities. Try the Strong Back stout, the High Rock lager and the Sands 'Truly Bahamian' beer. Choose your favorite and enjoy a few extra glasses on the house. Stop by the gift shop for some brewery gear or some bottles of your favorite to take with you.
Return to the cruise ship pier at the end of your 3-hour tour.
Please note: Although this tour originates at the cruise ship pier, it is open to anyone who wants to join. If you are a cruise ship passenger, it is your responsibility to get back to the pier before your shop sets sail.
Start at Port Lucaya Marketplace, a bustling outdoor bazaar that has plenty of Grand Bahama souvenirs to choose from. Straw craftsmen and women weave colorful, durable baskets, bags and hats out of local straw. Peruse the abundant jewelry shops to pick up something for yourself or a special someone at home.
Follow your nose to the Perfume Factory, located in a pink and white mansion near the International Bazaar. The factory was founded by businessman Albert Whitsant in the 60s when he vacationed on Grand Bahama and found it a perfect place to start a perfume business. Try out any of the readymade blends or create your own signature scent to take home.
Stroll through the International Bazaar itself, a complex featuring Asian and European architecture and host to many interesting stalls. Head to the Bahamian Brewery to tour the beermaking facilities. Try the Strong Back stout, the High Rock lager and the Sands 'Truly Bahamian' beer. Choose your favorite and enjoy a few extra glasses on the house. Stop by the gift shop for some brewery gear or some bottles of your favorite to take with you.
Return to the cruise ship pier at the end of your 3-hour tour.
Please note: Although this tour originates at the cruise ship pier, it is open to anyone who wants to join. If you are a cruise ship passenger, it is your responsibility to get back to the pier before your shop sets sail.
Itinerary
Your local guide/driver will meet you at harbour tour location. Soon arrive by bus to your local brewery tour. Greeted & check in at the door. Shortly continue walk thru the liquor store area. Then walk up 2 flight of stairs to warm open balcony to the brewery manufacturing. Your guide who is part of the Brewery Team will explain what you see. They also answer your questions. And you can stop for a photo opp at the sculling "Strong Back"boat mural, & restrooms. Next door is the "Brewery Hospitality Room", the tasting room. Pull up to a table or bar, get comfortable, enjoy the brews made right there. With up to 6 different beers, including gold medal winners & stout, savor samples until you find the one for you. When finished tasting, back down the stairs to browse at the Bahamian Brewery gift shop and liquor store. Bus ride to Beach & Shopping in the Port Lucaya Market.
Duration: 20 minutes
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The ride from the Brewery to Port Lucaya Marketplace & Beach your driver/guide share points of interest. Talk about island life & entertaining stories. Arrive to Port Lucaya have about 90 minutes.Where you can stay in Port Lucaya OR walk minutes to the beach. All this & more is located in Port Lucaya. It offers the largest open-air straw market on the island. Featuring durable straw goods, sea glass, wooden cravings & so much more.Also find brand name stores with clothing, leather goods, jewlery & perfumes. Stop at Daddy Brown stand on the bay of Port Lucaya for conch treats. Near by is chocolate shop. You can find indoor/outdoor dining for Bahamian, American & real Greek food & sweets.
Of course open air bars to sip more beer or tropical beverages. Not into shopping - OR WALK across the street on the boardwalk thru hotel grounds to 1.5 mile beach. Relax, swim or walk. On a long sandy beach offers hotel backdrop, includes use of lounge chair. Take a walk down the beach for quiet time.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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